On the Packet Pushers today, a look into the mysterious world of 2.5 and 5.0Gbps Ethernet. Never heard of it? Thought Ethernet speeds only came in powers of ten? Then listen today and get caught up on some of what you ve been missing.
Our guest is Peter Jones, the chair at the NBASE-T Alliance. We discuss the goals of the alliance, the bodies involved, and the technologies the alliance is focusing on, including 2.5 and 5.0 Gigabit Ethernet.
We also look at the relationships between the alliance and the IEEE’s efforts around the 802.3bz standard.
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Peter Jones Talks NBASE-T – Tech Field Day (Video)